Design Engineer- C175 Engine Platform

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer will work with Caterpillar’s C175 engine platform group within the Large Power Systems Division. The group has a broad range of responsibilities and contacts across Caterpillar. Projects include resolving issues with component teams, validation and performance groups, and Product Support, including customers and dealers. The role provides timely problem resolution and support for C175 production assembly. For future C175 products, the engineer will obtain voice-of-customer input and lead design, validation, and implementation activities. The position involves researching materials and competitive products; coordinating prototype builds, testing, and analysis; supporting supplier development and performance; overseeing drafting and testing specialists; developing functional requirements and detailed design documents; participating in buy-build analyses; and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports. The role is located in Lafayette, Indiana, may require up to 10% travel, and offers relocation assistance. Sponsorship is not available. The posting states that it closes on November 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Requirements

Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Extensive experience in analytical thinking, including identifying discrepancies, prioritizing corrective steps, considering possible causes, assessing costs and risks, decomposing complex problems, and selecting appropriate analytical tools.
Working knowledge of effective communications, including giving and receiving feedback, preparing presentations and reports, avoiding inappropriate jargon, and recognizing non-verbal cues.
Working knowledge of managing multiple priorities and concurrent activities.
Working knowledge of technical excellence, including applying technical and project standards and resolving technical issues.
Extensive experience with computer-aided design and engineering tools and techniques, including graphical presentation of products and systems and manipulation of design objects.
Extensive experience in product design for manufacturing, including translating requirements into product design and ensuring functionality.
Working knowledge of product design and development from concept through production, including modeling, evaluating production alternatives, using automated design tools, and assisting with prototype builds.

Nice To Haves

Diesel engine experience.
Hands-on experience and mechanical aptitude.
Self-starter with strong leadership skills.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

Research new materials and competitive products.
Organize, coordinate, and execute prototype building, testing, and analysis.
Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
Oversee the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detailed design documents.
Participate in buy-build analysis for product components.
Participate in and support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
Resolve issues with component teams, validation and performance groups, and Product Support, including customers and dealers.
Provide timely problem resolution and support for C175 production assembly.
Obtain voice-of-customer input and lead design, validation, and implementation for future C175 products.